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A Case Study
The Efficacies of Going to Work Early
Published in the January 2008 issue of the Daisan Bunmei (“The Third Civilization”, a monthly affiliated publication of the Soka Gakkai), is an interview with Professor Keiichi Hisatsune of Miyagi University, who has authored more than 70 books on ways to succeed in one’s businesses and careers “(some of which had become best-sellers in Japan). He spoke on the efficacies of rising up early in the morning” based on his personal experience.
Prof Hisatsune relates that he used to reach his office “just in the nick of time” but this changed when he was around 30 when he got to know a wonderful senior at work whom he respected whole heartedly. Prof Hisatsune told himself, “I want to become an individual like him” and began observing his senior, hoping to emulate his good points. Through his observation, Prof Hisatsune discovered that his senior reached the office by 7:45 am every day even though the official reporting time was 9:30 am. Prof Hisatsune thought that perhaps this was by far the only thing he could emulate and decided to go to work early.
After starting his routine of reporting to work early, Prof Hisatsune was surprised to find that his brain was already functioning at 100% by 9:30 am, when office began its operation and his work productivity and efficiency was very much higher than those who reported to work much later than him.
One who is mentally prepared can respond much better than one who is not. Prof Hisatune realized with amazement that by going through a “mental simulation” before he started work, lesser mistakes were made and he could discuss, communicate and work “on par” with colleagues who could think fast and far ahead. He also added that such “elites” in the office has great self-confidence and would therefore come to work just before office hours began. By reaching the office and preparing himself before these colleagues came in to work enabled him to have a head start over these “elites” in the office.
As the habit of rising up early in the morning became a part of his life, Prof Hisatune realized that he seldom had to work overtime as his productivity was very much enhanced.
For example, by reaching the office early before the arrival of other colleagues, he could first tie up the remaining loose ends of yesterday’s work. Next, he could confirm the items he needs to attend to that day. On top of this, by responding to requests from clients left undone the day before through email and fax early in the morning, the clients will start calling him the first thing when office hour began, thus cutting down on time and productivity.
In addition, Prof Hisatsune discovered that by starting work fully prepared, he could complete his personal work arrears in the morning when his mind was still fresh and by afternoon when he was relatively more exhausted, he could directly attend to requests from his seniors and clients or engage in discussions at meetings.
Prof Hisatsune concludes, “The secret to enhancing one’s capability and productivity at work without having to pay a cent, without having to attend any courses and without having to ask for any help from any one, is winning in the morning. Young people may have much more ‘knowledge and information’ on this because they read business journals and books on self-improvement at work. But one need not think too deeply or attempt something difficult. You just need to wake up early in the morning and I can say for sure, your work productivity will increase at least by 20%.”
The Efficacies of Going to Work Early
Published in the January 2008 issue of the Daisan Bunmei (“The Third Civilization”, a monthly affiliated publication of the Soka Gakkai), is an interview with Professor Keiichi Hisatsune of Miyagi University, who has authored more than 70 books on ways to succeed in one’s businesses and careers “(some of which had become best-sellers in Japan). He spoke on the efficacies of rising up early in the morning” based on his personal experience.
Prof Hisatsune relates that he used to reach his office “just in the nick of time” but this changed when he was around 30 when he got to know a wonderful senior at work whom he respected whole heartedly. Prof Hisatsune told himself, “I want to become an individual like him” and began observing his senior, hoping to emulate his good points. Through his observation, Prof Hisatsune discovered that his senior reached the office by 7:45 am every day even though the official reporting time was 9:30 am. Prof Hisatsune thought that perhaps this was by far the only thing he could emulate and decided to go to work early.
After starting his routine of reporting to work early, Prof Hisatsune was surprised to find that his brain was already functioning at 100% by 9:30 am, when office began its operation and his work productivity and efficiency was very much higher than those who reported to work much later than him.
One who is mentally prepared can respond much better than one who is not. Prof Hisatune realized with amazement that by going through a “mental simulation” before he started work, lesser mistakes were made and he could discuss, communicate and work “on par” with colleagues who could think fast and far ahead. He also added that such “elites” in the office has great self-confidence and would therefore come to work just before office hours began. By reaching the office and preparing himself before these colleagues came in to work enabled him to have a head start over these “elites” in the office.
As the habit of rising up early in the morning became a part of his life, Prof Hisatune realized that he seldom had to work overtime as his productivity was very much enhanced.
For example, by reaching the office early before the arrival of other colleagues, he could first tie up the remaining loose ends of yesterday’s work. Next, he could confirm the items he needs to attend to that day. On top of this, by responding to requests from clients left undone the day before through email and fax early in the morning, the clients will start calling him the first thing when office hour began, thus cutting down on time and productivity.
In addition, Prof Hisatsune discovered that by starting work fully prepared, he could complete his personal work arrears in the morning when his mind was still fresh and by afternoon when he was relatively more exhausted, he could directly attend to requests from his seniors and clients or engage in discussions at meetings.
Prof Hisatsune concludes, “The secret to enhancing one’s capability and productivity at work without having to pay a cent, without having to attend any courses and without having to ask for any help from any one, is winning in the morning. Young people may have much more ‘knowledge and information’ on this because they read business journals and books on self-improvement at work. But one need not think too deeply or attempt something difficult. You just need to wake up early in the morning and I can say for sure, your work productivity will increase at least by 20%.”
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